Series 7 | A Finding Aid to the Betty Parsons Gallery records and personal papers, 1916-1991, bulk 1946-1983 | Digitized Collection | Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution | Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

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Series 7: Betty Parsons Personal Papers , 1916-1991

21 Linear feet

Boxes 38-51, 56-64, OVs 65-67

This series documents the more personal and professional activities of Betty Parsons through early curatorial files from her work at Wakefield Gallery and Mortimer Brandt Gallery, biographical files, family papers, correspondence, pocket diaries, annotated sketchbooks, writings, photographs, printed materials, and financial records. Parsons' extensive personal papers also include files that provide an overview of her own career as an artist as well as her extensive private art collection.

This series is arranged into 10 subseries:

7.1: Early Curatorial Files, circa 1940-1958
7.2: Biographical Material, 1916-1982
7.3: Correspondence, 1922-1983
7.4: Pocket Diaries and Notebooks, 1933-1981
7.5: Annotated Sketchbooks, circa 1920s-1981
7.6: Writings, circa 1930-1981
7.7: Printed Material, circa 1927-1991
7.8: Betty Parsons's Art Work Files, circa 1920s-1983
7.9: Betty Parsons's Private Collection Files, circa 1950s-1983
7.10: Personal Financial Records, 1923-1982

The bulk of this series has been digitized. Only a representative sample of Parson's annotated sketchbooks has been digitized and the dress pattern books from that subseries have not been digitized. Only the covers, title and/or relevant pages in some printed catalogs, brochures, and pamphlets have been digitized. The following types of records have not been digitized: personal financial records and photographs, transparencies, and slides of artwork donated or transferred prior to 2017.

7.1: Early Curatorial Files, circa 1940-1958

This subseries consists of files that Parsons retained from her work at the Wakefield Gallery and the Mortimer Brandt Gallery. Files include correspondence, clippings, group exhibition files, announcements, catalogs, photographs, and exhibition and price lists.

7.1.1: Wakefield Gallery, circa 1939-1944

Found here are files from Betty Parsons's job as director of the Wakefield Gallery, including clippings, correspondence, announcements, exhibition files, exhibition lists, schedules, invoices, receipts and a scrapbook of clippings and exhibition announcements created from a bound dummy copy of A Treasury of Art Masterpieces. There are no solo exhibition files, only files for the themed exhibitions, Love in Art (1941), Ballet in Art (1942), and Pre-Columbian Stone Sculpture (1944). The Pre-Columbian Stone Sculpture exhibition files are of particular note as they contain vintage photographs by Aaron Siskind of the sculptures that were produced for reproduction in the exhibition catalogue.

Description	Container
Clippings, circa 1941-1944	38 7	Select: Clippings, circa 1941-1944
Correspondence, circa 1941-1944	38 8	Select: Correspondence, circa 1941-1944
Exhibition Announcements, circa 1940-1944	38 9	Select: Exhibition Announcements, circa 1940-1944
Love in Art (1941), circa 1940-1941	38 10	Select: Love in Art (1941), circa 1940-1941
Ballet in Art (1942), circa 1942 (Partially scanned)	38 11	Select: Ballet in Art (1942), circa 1942 (Partially scanned)
Pre-Columbian Stone Sculpture (1944), circa 1944 (3 folders)	38 12-14	Select: Pre-Columbian Stone Sculpture (1944), circa 1944 (3 folders)
Pre-Columbian Stone Sculpture (1944) - Photographs, Works of Art, circa 1944 (vintage prints by Aaron Siskind; not scanned)	38 15	Select: Pre-Columbian Stone Sculpture (1944) - Photographs, Works of Art, circa 1944 (vintage prints by Aaron Siskind; not scanned)
Exhibition Schedules and Lists, circa 1941-1944	38 16	Select: Exhibition Schedules and Lists, circa 1941-1944
Invoices and Receipts, 1940-1944	38 17	Select: Invoices and Receipts, 1940-1944
Scrapbook, 1939-1941	38 18	Select: Scrapbook, 1939-1941
Transcript of Radio Program The Artist Reviews Art, 1943	38 19	Select: Transcript of Radio Program The Artist Reviews Art, 1943

7.1.2: Mortimer Brandt Gallery, circa 1944-1958

Found here are select files stemming from Betty Parsons work as the head of the contemporary art section of Mortimer Brandt Gallery. The files consist of clippings, correspondence, announcements, catalogs, exhibition files, and exhibition lists. As with the files from Wakefield Gallery above, these files do not constitute a complete record of Parsons' work with the Mortimer-Brandt Gallery. Exhibition files exist solely for the two exhibitions; Abstract and Surrealist Art in America (1944) and Portraits of Today by Painters of Tomorrow (1945). There is also correspondence between Parsons and Mortimer Brandt, some of which concerns lease arrangements for Parsons subletting half of the fifth floor of 15 East 57th Street to open her own gallery. There is also correspondence between Parsons and Sidney Janis, who sublet the rest of the floor for his gallery beginning in 1953.

Description	Container
Clippings, circa 1945-1946	38 20	Select: Clippings, circa 1945-1946
Correspondence, circa 1944-1958	38 21	Select: Correspondence, circa 1944-1958
Correspondence, 1946	56 50	Select: Correspondence, 1946
Exhibitions Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1944-1946	38 22	Select: Exhibitions Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1944-1946
Abstract and Surrealist Art in America (1944), circa 1944 (2 folders)	38 23-24	Select: Abstract and Surrealist Art in America (1944), circa 1944 (2 folders)
Portraits of Today by Painters of Today (1945), circa 1945	39 1	Select: Portraits of Today by Painters of Today (1945), circa 1945
Exhibition file, Portraits of Today by Painters of Today (1945) - Photographs, Works of Art, circa 1945 (2 folders; not scanned; see also Box 51)	39 2-3	Select: Exhibition file, Portraits of Today by Painters of Today (1945) - Photographs, Works of Art, circa 1945 (2 folders; not scanned; see also Box 51)
Lists of Exhibitions and Lenders, circa 1944-1947	39 4	Select: Lists of Exhibitions and Lenders, circa 1944-1947
Portraits of Today by Painters of Today (1945) - Photographs, Works of Art, circa 1945 (See also Box 39, F2; not scanned)	51	Select: Portraits of Today by Painters of Today (1945) - Photographs, Works of Art, circa 1945 (See also Box 39, F2; not scanned)

7.2: Biographical Material, 1916-1982

Found here are scattered personal papers, such as Parsons's artist biography, family trees for the Pierson and Miles families, association membership cards, two interview transcripts, thirteen passports, travel itineraries, photographs, and a mailing list of invitees for Parsons' Memorial. The folder containing miscellaneous personal papers includes ephemera, handwritten notes, an American Red Cross employment application, a small watercolor landscape by Lynn Yarnell, and several unsigned sketches.

Photographs in this subseries include snapshots and professional portraits, the bulk of which span the mid-1960s to early 1980s. Most of the photographs feature Parsons, but there are photographs of others that are not identified as well as beach views, perhaps taken near her Southold, Long Island Studio, and photographs of Parsons at her St. Martin's home. There is one photograph of Parsons and Marie Carr Taylor taken by Henri Cartier-Bresson for Vogue magazine, circa 1960s. Additionally there is a folder of photographs of works of art, primarily paintings, depicting Betty Parsons.

A significant portion of the files in this series chronicle Betty Parsons's activities related to the art world. As a renowned art dealer and respected artist, Parsons was a frequently requested speaker, juror for juried art exhibitions, and awards honoree. Her participation at these events is recorded through correspondence, invitations, programs, and award certificates. Noteworthy files include "The Creative in Art" seminar at Sarah Lawrence College, which includes syllabus and extensive notes for ten lectures. There is also a group of folders that document her social and volunteer activities.

7.3: Correspondence, 1922-1983

Series consists of Parsons's incoming and outgoing correspondence originally maintained within her personal papers, although it appears to be a mixture of personal and professional correspondence. It includes not only letters from friends and family, but also from museum directors, art dealers, researchers, gallery artists, and artists seeking representation from the Betty Parsons Gallery. General correspondence primarily consists of personal letters from friends, while chronological correspondence includes primarily business-related letters. No attempt was made to reconcile the two systems since this arrangement may have originated with the creator.

7.3.1: General Correspondence, 1922-1983

Files mostly consist of correspondence with friends and artists with whom Parsons had a personal relationship, although letters touching upon gallery business are scattered throughout. As close friends, many of the artists shared details about their personal and family life, travels, work, and careers. Gallery artist correspondents include Larry Bigelow, Alexander Calder, and William Condon. Of particular note are letters from Ad Reinhardt discussing his work in relation to the gallery and exhorting Parsons to fight for her (and his) rightful place in history. Another significant and prolific correspondent is the English artist Adge Baker, with whom Parsons had a romantic relationship. The two lived together for several years in the house that Parsons purchased shortly after she arrived in Paris in 1923. Although they separated in 1932, they remained life long friends. There are also personal letters from Marjorie Liebman and Aline Porter that include details about Parsons's romantic relationships with both women, as well as details about their careers. Another prolific correspondent is artist Etienne Ret.

Notable friends and other correspondents include heiress and world-class speed boat racer Joe Carstairs, the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava (Lindy Guinness), art critic Rosalind Constable, and art and literary critic Dale McConathy, who briefly worked for Parsons as a gallery assistant. Personal correspondence also includes Christmas cards, postcards, telegrams, and third party correspondence to gallery employees and Lee Hall, Parsons's biographer and gallery artist. Many of the Christmas cards include original artwork in a variety of media, and have been arranged with other artwork sent to Parsons by various artists over the years.

Description	Container
A, circa 1951-1977 Alper, Natalie Andre, Carl Arlasez, Nuri Avery, Milton Auerbach, Ellen	39 46	Select: A, circa 1951-1977 Scope and Contents note Alper, NatalieAndre, CarlArlasez, NuriAvery, MiltonAuerbach, Ellen
A, circa 1945-1979 Includes Alpen, Natalie; Archipenko Art School	57 9	Select: A, circa 1945-1979 Scope and Contents Includes Alpen, Natalie; Archipenko Art School
Agar, Herbert, 1934-1937	57 10	Select: Agar, Herbert, 1934-1937
Alloway, Lawrence, circa 1959-1975	39 47	Select: Alloway, Lawrence, circa 1959-1975
Alloway, Lawrence, circa 1960-circa 1963 Includes exchange with Ad Reinhardt regarding Alloway's book	57 11	Select: Alloway, Lawrence, circa 1960-circa 1963 Scope and Contents Includes exchange with Ad Reinhardt regarding Alloway's book
Ames, Muriel, 1922-1975	57 12	Select: Ames, Muriel, 1922-1975
Ammerman, Richard, 1934-1936 Relates to handling Parsons's affairs following her return to the United States in 1933	57 13	Select: Ammerman, Richard, 1934-1936 Scope and Contents Relates to handling Parsons's affairs following her return to the United States in 1933
B, 1922-1979 Includes: Barr, Alfred; Berman, Avis; Bigelow, Larry; Blume, Marie; Blumenfeld, Sibylle; Bonge, Dusti; Bove, Louise; Bowles, Jane; Burchardt, Marischa; Box, Eden; Burnhome, Clement	57 14	Select: B, 1922-1979 Scope and Contents Includes: Barr, Alfred; Berman, Avis; Bigelow, Larry; Blume, Marie; Blumenfeld, Sibylle; Bonge, Dusti; Bove, Louise; Bowles, Jane; Burchardt, Marischa; Box, Eden; Burnhome, Clement
B, 1944-1982 Barcley, Jo Barker, Margaret Bakwa, C?©lestin, Beal, John Bedell, Eleanor Bess, Forrest Biero, Ellen Blume, Mary Bochoo, Jac[kki] Bove, Louise Box, Eden (Eden Fleming) Braddock, Barrie Bradley, Harvey Breckenridge, Edith (Mrs. Gerald) Brett, D.E. Brotherton, Joe Buchanan, Beverly Budd, [David] Burnhome, Clement M.	39 48	Select: B, 1944-1982 Scope and Contents note Barcley, JoBarker, MargaretBakwa, C?©lestin, Beal, JohnBedell, EleanorBess, ForrestBiero, EllenBlume, MaryBochoo, Jac[kki]Bove, LouiseBox, Eden (Eden Fleming)Braddock, BarrieBradley, HarveyBreckenridge, Edith (Mrs. Gerald)Brett, D.E.Brotherton, JoeBuchanan, BeverlyBudd, [David]Burnhome, Clement M.
Baker, Adge, circa 1932-1982 (2 folders)	39 49-50	Select: Baker, Adge, circa 1932-1982 (2 folders)
Baker, Adge, circa 1932-1982 (17 folders)	40 1-17	Select: Baker, Adge, circa 1932-1982 (17 folders)
Baker, Adge, 1950s-circa 1970s	57 15	Select: Baker, Adge, 1950s-circa 1970s
Baker, Adge, 1930s-1941, 1953	57 16	Select: Baker, Adge, 1930s-1941, 1953
Baker, Adge, 1966-1970	57 17	Select: Baker, Adge, 1966-1970
Baker, Adge, 1971	57 18	Select: Baker, Adge, 1971
Baker, Adge, 1972 January-April	57 19	Select: Baker, Adge, 1972 January-April
Baker, Adge, 1972 May-December	57 20	Select: Baker, Adge, 1972 May-December
Baker, Adge, 1973 February-September	57 21	Select: Baker, Adge, 1973 February-September
Baker, Adge, 1973 October-December	57 22	Select: Baker, Adge, 1973 October-December
Baker, Adge, 1974 January-June	57 23	Select: Baker, Adge, 1974 January-June
Baker, Adge, 1974 July-October	57 24	Select: Baker, Adge, 1974 July-October
Baker, Adge, 1974 November-December	57 25	Select: Baker, Adge, 1974 November-December
Baker, Adge, 1975 January-April	57 26	Select: Baker, Adge, 1975 January-April
Baker, Adge, 1975 May-December	57 27	Select: Baker, Adge, 1975 May-December
Baker, Adge, 1975 December-1979	57 28	Select: Baker, Adge, 1975 December-1979
Baker, Adge, 1981-1983 Includes letters to Lee Hall with information for Hall's biography of Parsons.	57 29	Select: Baker, Adge, 1981-1983 Scope and Contents Includes letters to Lee Hall with information for Hall's biography of Parsons.
Barker, Walter, 1963-1979	40 18	Select: Barker, Walter, 1963-1979
Bigelow, Larry, 1954-1960	40 19	Select: Bigelow, Larry, 1954-1960
Bonge, Dusti, circa 1954-1982	40 20	Select: Bonge, Dusti, circa 1954-1982
Bulla, Jean, circa 1932-1935	40 21	Select: Bulla, Jean, circa 1932-1935
C, 1948-1972 C., Bill Calder, Alexander Chryssa Coggeshall, Calvert Copley, Al Cummings, Harry	40 22	Select: C, 1948-1972 Scope and Contents note C., BillCalder, AlexanderChryssaCoggeshall, CalvertCopley, AlCummings, Harry
C, 1941-1979 Includes: Cates, Mrs. Louis; Chryssa; Clarke, Billie; Collins, Kay; Constable, Rosalind; Cosmopolitan Club recommendations	57 30	Select: C, 1941-1979 Scope and Contents Includes: Cates, Mrs. Louis; Chryssa; Clarke, Billie; Collins, Kay; Constable, Rosalind; Cosmopolitan Club recommendations
Carstairs, Joe, 1942-1963	40 23	Select: Carstairs, Joe, 1942-1963
Clarke, Billie, circa 1970-1980	40 24	Select: Clarke, Billie, circa 1970-1980
Cloos, Consuelo, circa 1952-1982	40 25	Select: Cloos, Consuelo, circa 1952-1982
Congdon, William, 1977-1981	40 26	Select: Congdon, William, 1977-1981
Constable, Rosalind, 1943-1982	40 27	Select: Constable, Rosalind, 1943-1982
Crosby, Caresse, 1925, 1965-1967	40 28	Select: Crosby, Caresse, 1925, 1965-1967
D, 1964-1980 Includes: De Lanux, Eyre; De Nagy, Tibor; De Saussaure; Dlugoszewski, Lucia	57 31	Select: D, 1964-1980 Scope and Contents Includes: De Lanux, Eyre; De Nagy, Tibor; De Saussaure; Dlugoszewski, Lucia
D, 1952-1982 Daniels, Alfred Danziger, Sonia Davidson, Carol Kreeger Davis, Mary Day, Blanche De Lamar, Alice Denn, Gene Dickinson, Dennis Dienes, Sari Dlugoszewski, Lucia Donaldson, James R. Donati, Enrico Dora, Una Dubuffet, Jean Dunbar, J. H.	40 29	Select: D, 1952-1982 Scope and Contents note Daniels, AlfredDanziger, SoniaDavidson, Carol KreegerDavis, MaryDay, BlancheDe Lamar, AliceDenn, GeneDickinson, DennisDienes, SariDlugoszewski, LuciaDonaldson, James R.Donati, EnricoDora, UnaDubuffet, JeanDunbar, J. H.
DeMeyer, Evelyn, 1977-1980	40 30	Select: DeMeyer, Evelyn, 1977-1980
Dufferin and Ava, The Marchioness of (Lindy Guinness), circa 1964-1981	40 31	Select: Dufferin and Ava, The Marchioness of (Lindy Guinness), circa 1964-1981
Durant, Nancy, circa 1950-1972	40 32	Select: Durant, Nancy, circa 1950-1972
E, circa 1950-1982 Eastman, Thomas Eberhart, Betty Edelstein, Paul Egan, Charles Elliott, Ronnie Englesmith, Tejas	40 33	Select: E, circa 1950-1982 Scope and Contents note Eastman, ThomasEberhart, BettyEdelstein, PaulEgan, CharlesElliott, RonnieEnglesmith, Tejas
Eppstein & Hirshfield, 1934 Law firm seeking alimony from Parsons's ex-husband, Schuyler Parsons	57 32	Select: Eppstein & Hirshfield, 1934 Scope and Contents Law firm seeking alimony from Parsons's ex-husband, Schuyler Parsons
E-F, 1953-circa 1978 Includes: Eastman, Thomas; Edelstein, Paul; Fine, A. M.; Fogel, Seymour; Fonssagrives, Lisa; also includes telegram from Jock Truman announcing Paul Feeley's death	57 33	Select: E-F, 1953-circa 1978 Scope and Contents Includes: Eastman, Thomas; Edelstein, Paul; Fine, A. M.; Fogel, Seymour; Fonssagrives, Lisa; also includes telegram from Jock Truman announcing Paul Feeley's death
F, circa 1940-1982 Fairweather, Sally Falkenstein, Claire Feeley, Paul and Helen Fenno, Pauline Fine, Albert Fini, Jan Luigi Fischel, Marguerite Fish, Seena Fitch, Susan Flaherty, Frances Moore Flaherty, Frances Rohr Francisco, Marjorie Francisco, Richard Frankel, Anita Fraser, C. E. Freedberg, Priscilla Fremantle, Chloe Frickner, Lawrence	40 34	Select: F, circa 1940-1982 Scope and Contents note Fairweather, SallyFalkenstein, ClaireFeeley, Paul and HelenFenno, PaulineFine, AlbertFini, Jan LuigiFischel, MargueriteFish, SeenaFitch, SusanFlaherty, Frances MooreFlaherty, Frances RohrFrancisco, MarjorieFrancisco, RichardFrankel, AnitaFraser, C. E.Freedberg, PriscillaFremantle, ChloeFrickner, Lawrence
Family, 1952-1976 Includes nephew William (Bill) Rayner	57 34	Select: Family, 1952-1976 Scope and Contents Includes nephew William (Bill) Rayner
Family, McCarter Family, circa 1950s-1970	57 35	Select: Family, McCarter Family, circa 1950s-1970
Family, Miles Family, 1945-1971	57 36	Select: Family, Miles Family, 1945-1971
Family, Pierson, Suzanne (Parsons's mother), 1930, 1945-1947	57 37	Select: Family, Pierson, Suzanne (Parsons's mother), 1930, 1945-1947
Family, Rayner, Emily (Parsons's sister), circa 1940s-1963	57 38	Select: Family, Rayner, Emily (Parsons's sister), circa 1940s-1963
Family, Tifft Family, circa 1960s-circa 1970	57 39	Select: Family, Tifft Family, circa 1960s-circa 1970
Frasetto, Monica Flaherty, circa 1951-1974	40 35	Select: Frasetto, Monica Flaherty, circa 1951-1974
Fritzius, Harry, circa 1953-1978	40 36	Select: Fritzius, Harry, circa 1953-1978
G, 1948-1982 Garston, Gerald D. Gladstone, Doria and Mike George, Thomas Goff, Lloyd Gordon, Martha Grant-Govar, Enid Gray, Cleve Greenfield, Sophia Groth, Jan Guiness, Alec	40 37	Select: G, 1948-1982 Scope and Contents note Garston, Gerald D.Gladstone, Doria and MikeGeorge, ThomasGoff, LloydGordon, MarthaGrant-Govar, EnidGray, CleveGreenfield, SophiaGroth, JanGuiness, Alec
G, undated Includes: Guiness, Alec	57 40	Select: G, undated Scope and Contents Includes: Guiness, Alec
Gooding, Maria, 1977-1982	40 38	Select: Gooding, Maria, 1977-1982
Groves, Chris, 1966-1968	40 39	Select: Groves, Chris, 1966-1968
H, 1928-1979 Includes: Hall, Lee; Hansen, Craig; Hanstaengl, Ernest F. S.; Higginson, Mary; Hill, Ron; Hoff, Margo; Holtzman, Harry	57 41	Select: H, 1928-1979 Scope and Contents Includes: Hall, Lee; Hansen, Craig; Hanstaengl, Ernest F. S.; Higginson, Mary; Hill, Ron; Hoff, Margo; Holtzman, Harry
H, circa 1940-1981 Haberman, Daniel Hamblett, Theora Hamilton, C. Hamilton, George Heard Harman, E. Terry Harper, Lindsay Harwood, Nina Conan Doyle Hawkins, Erick Hayashi, Kaname Herbert, David Hero, Mrs. Alvin (Martha) Herzel, Eileen Hillis, Sue Hirshhorn, Joseph and Olga Hock, Robert Hoff, Margo Hood, Dorothy Gregory Hooker, R. Wolcott Hopkins, Harry L. Humphrey, Ralph Huyck, Laura Talmage	40 40	Select: H, circa 1940-1981 Scope and Contents note Haberman, DanielHamblett, TheoraHamilton, C.Hamilton, George HeardHarman, E. TerryHarper, LindsayHarwood, Nina Conan DoyleHawkins, ErickHayashi, KanameHerbert, DavidHero, Mrs. Alvin (Martha)Herzel, EileenHillis, SueHirshhorn, Joseph and OlgaHock, RobertHoff, MargoHood, Dorothy GregoryHooker, R. WolcottHopkins, Harry L.Humphrey, RalphHuyck, Laura Talmage
Hall, Lee, circa 1981-1982	40 41	Select: Hall, Lee, circa 1981-1982
Harper & Brothers, 1938-1939 Relates to sketch Parsons did for In Privateer's Bay, a book by Robb White.	57 42	Select: Harper & Brothers, 1938-1939 Scope and Contents Relates to sketch Parsons did for In Privateer's Bay, a book by Robb White.
Hennessy, Timothy, 1961-1974	40 42	Select: Hennessy, Timothy, 1961-1974
I and J, 1942-1982 Irving, Flora W. Jablow, Evelyn Jackson, Kay Jaeger, Blanche Jenkins, R.A. Johnson, Ray	40 43	Select: I and J, 1942-1982 Scope and Contents note Irving, Flora W.Jablow, EvelynJackson, KayJaeger, BlancheJenkins, R.A.Johnson, Ray
I-J-K, 1958-1979 Includes: Indiana, Robert; Irving, Lisa; John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation; Robert; Kai, Peggy; Katz, William (Bill)	57 43	Select: I-J-K, 1958-1979 Scope and Contents Includes: Indiana, Robert; Irving, Lisa; John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation; Robert; Kai, Peggy; Katz, William (Bill)
K, circa 1940-1982 Kardamatis, Yiannis Wolfgang Katz, Bill Kealy, Hinman L.P. Kelleher, M. Landreth Kelly, Ellsworth Kent, Alice Klyne, Maurice Koch, Ed Koteen, Shirley	40 44	Select: K, circa 1940-1982 Scope and Contents note Kardamatis, Yiannis WolfgangKatz, BillKealy, Hinman L.P.Kelleher, M. LandrethKelly, EllsworthKent, AliceKlyne, MauriceKoch, EdKoteen, Shirley
L, circa 1942-1981 Leake, Paul M. Liebman, Marjorie	40 45	Select: L, circa 1942-1981 Scope and Contents note Leake, Paul M.Liebman, Marjorie
L: La, 1961-1982 Includes: La Farge, John; Lake, Ruth; Lambe, Cicie; Larese, Steve; Lasbury, Leah	57 44	Select: L: La, 1961-1982 Scope and Contents Includes: La Farge, John; Lake, Ruth; Lambe, Cicie; Larese, Steve; Lasbury, Leah
L: Le-Lu, 1950-1976 Includes: Leach, Jeff and Paula; Lutz, Herbert	57 45	Select: L: Le-Lu, 1950-1976 Scope and Contents Includes: Leach, Jeff and Paula; Lutz, Herbert
Liebman, Marjorie, circa 1950s-circa 1980	57 46	Select: Liebman, Marjorie, circa 1950s-circa 1980
Liebman, Marjorie, circa 1950-1952 Letters from early 1950s include love letters to Parsons	57 47	Select: Liebman, Marjorie, circa 1950-1952 Scope and Contents Letters from early 1950s include love letters to Parsons
Liebman, Marjorie, 1953	57 48	Select: Liebman, Marjorie, 1953
Liebman, Marjorie, 1954-1968	58 1	Select: Liebman, Marjorie, 1954-1968
Liebman, Marjorie, 1970-1976	58 2	Select: Liebman, Marjorie, 1970-1976
Liebman, Marjorie, 1977-1981	58 3	Select: Liebman, Marjorie, 1977-1981
Liechtenstein, Dorothy "Dumpy", circa 1930-1961 Note on letter indicates she was Parsons's "best friend"	58 4	Select: Liechtenstein, Dorothy "Dumpy", circa 1930-1961 Scope and Contents Note on letter indicates she was Parsons's "best friend"
Ludington, Min, 1936-1968	58 5	Select: Ludington, Min, 1936-1968
M: Ma-Meb, 1937-1980 Includes: Mansaram, P; Marisol; Matter, Mercedes; McCarter, Renate Bohne; McPeck, Eleanor; Mebane, Daniel	58 6	Select: M: Ma-Meb, 1937-1980 Scope and Contents Includes: Mansaram, P; Marisol; Matter, Mercedes; McCarter, Renate Bohne; McPeck, Eleanor; Mebane, Daniel
M: Mel-Moo, 1944-1982 Includes: Melcarth, Edward; Merriam, Harold; Messing, Joseph B.; Milroy, Jack; Monnier, Jackie; Moore, Honor	58 7	Select: M: Mel-Moo, 1944-1982 Scope and Contents Includes: Melcarth, Edward; Merriam, Harold; Messing, Joseph B.; Milroy, Jack; Monnier, Jackie; Moore, Honor
M: Mu, 1928-1977 Includes: Muldavin, Sylvia; Munson, Ona; Murch, Walter (sale to James Caffrey); Murphy, Alice Harold; Murray, Peg	58 8	Select: M: Mu, 1928-1977 Scope and Contents Includes: Muldavin, Sylvia; Munson, Ona; Murch, Walter (sale to James Caffrey); Murphy, Alice Harold; Murray, Peg
McConathy, Dale, circa 1963-1969	40 47	Select: McConathy, Dale, circa 1963-1969
McConathy, Dale, 1964-1975	58 9	Select: McConathy, Dale, 1964-1975
Moore, Eliza, circa 1974-1981	58 10	Select: Moore, Eliza, circa 1974-1981
Morales, Grace, 1965-1969, 1981-1982	58 11	Select: Morales, Grace, 1965-1969, 1981-1982
Morgan, Maud, 1957-1982	58 12	Select: Morgan, Maud, 1957-1982
M and N, circa 1950-1976 Macy, Gert Mallory, Margaret Marshall, George Mason, Susanne McCloud, Lillard McPeck, Eleanor Metz, Gwyn Miles, Jeanne Miller, B. Mon, Bascha Morgan, Joseph P. Mueller, Leo Muelanzambi, Bawka Murphy, Alice Harold Negulesco, Jean Nuala (Elsa de Brun)	40 46	Select: M and N, circa 1950-1976 Scope and Contents note Macy, GertMallory, MargaretMarshall, GeorgeMason, SusanneMcCloud, LillardMcPeck, EleanorMetz, GwynMiles, JeanneMiller, B.Mon, BaschaMorgan, Joseph P.Mueller, LeoMuelanzambi, BawkaMurphy, Alice HaroldNegulesco, JeanNuala (Elsa de Brun)
N-O, 1955-1982 Includes: Naar, Ruth; Nichols, William B.	58 13	Select: N-O, 1955-1982 Scope and Contents Includes: Naar, Ruth; Nichols, William B.
Newcomb, Mary (Mrs. Alexander Higginson), circa 1932-1961	40 48	Select: Newcomb, Mary (Mrs. Alexander Higginson), circa 1932-1961
O and P, circa 1950-1982 Oliver, Alex Okada, Kenzo and Kimi Passante, Anne Perreault, John Perkins, Helvetia Porter, Aline Porter, Pat Pousette-Dart, Richard Putnam, Wallace	40 49	Select: O and P, circa 1950-1982 Scope and Contents note Oliver, AlexOkada, Kenzo and KimiPassante, AnnePerreault, JohnPerkins, HelvetiaPorter, AlinePorter, PatPousette-Dart, RichardPutnam, Wallace
Okada, Kenzo, circa 1964-circa 1976	58 14	Select: Okada, Kenzo, circa 1964-circa 1976
O'Shaughnessy, Michael, 1961-1965	58 15	Select: O'Shaughnessy, Michael, 1961-1965
O'Shaughnessy, Michael, 1966-1980	58 16	Select: O'Shaughnessy, Michael, 1966-1980
P, circa 1966-1982, 1933 Includes: Peck, Priscilla; Perrin, Lisa; Philips, Gifford?; Ponce, Charles; Porter, Stephen; Preisman, Fran	58 17	Select: P, circa 1966-1982, 1933 Scope and Contents Includes: Peck, Priscilla; Perrin, Lisa; Philips, Gifford?; Ponce, Charles; Porter, Stephen; Preisman, Fran
Parsons, Betty to Jock Truman, circa 1968-circa 1975	58 18	Select: Parsons, Betty to Jock Truman, circa 1968-circa 1975
Parsons, Schuyler, 1930s	58 19	Select: Parsons, Schuyler, 1930s
Parsons, Schuyler, 1960s	58 20	Select: Parsons, Schuyler, 1960s
Pierson, Alison Gardiner, circa 1975-1982	58 21	Select: Pierson, Alison Gardiner, circa 1975-1982
Pierson, James Rhodes, 1956-1959	40 50	Select: Pierson, James Rhodes, 1956-1959
Porter, Aline, circa 1950s-circa 1970s	58 22	Select: Porter, Aline, circa 1950s-circa 1970s
Porter, Aline, 1953-1956	58 23	Select: Porter, Aline, 1953-1956
Porter, Aline, 1957	58 24	Select: Porter, Aline, 1957
Porter, Aline, 1958 January-February	58 25	Select: Porter, Aline, 1958 January-February
Porter, Aline, 1958 April-1959	58 26	Select: Porter, Aline, 1958 April-1959
Porter, Aline, 1965-1973	58 27	Select: Porter, Aline, 1965-1973
Porter, Aline, 1974-1982	58 28	Select: Porter, Aline, 1974-1982
Prowd, Pat, 1946-1950	58 29	Select: Prowd, Pat, 1946-1950
R, 1942-1980 Rabkin, Leo; Robinson, Arthur; Rockefeller, Mary C.; Roosevelt, Eleanor; Root, E. W.; Rosenblatt, Russell, John and Cleve Gray;	58 30	Select: R, 1942-1980 Scope and Contents Rabkin, Leo; Robinson, Arthur; Rockefeller, Mary C.; Roosevelt, Eleanor; Root, E. W.; Rosenblatt, Russell, John and Cleve Gray;
Reinhardt, Ad, circa 1949-1965	40 52	Select: Reinhardt, Ad, circa 1949-1965
Ret, Etienne, circa 1940s-circa 1960s	58 31	Select: Ret, Etienne, circa 1940s-circa 1960s
Ret, Etienne, circa 1940s-circa 1960s	58 32	Select: Ret, Etienne, circa 1940s-circa 1960s
Ret, Etienne, 1938-1949	58 33	Select: Ret, Etienne, 1938-1949
Oversized Ret, Etienne, circa 1950s	OV 65 5	Select: Oversized Ret, Etienne, circa 1950s
Ret, Etienne, 1950-1951	58 34	Select: Ret, Etienne, 1950-1951
Ret, Etienne, 1953	58 35	Select: Ret, Etienne, 1953
Ret, Etienne, 1954-1959	58 36	Select: Ret, Etienne, 1954-1959
Ret, Etienne, 1960-1969	58 37	Select: Ret, Etienne, 1960-1969
Ret, Etienne, 1973-1981	58 38	Select: Ret, Etienne, 1973-1981
Risa, 1975-1982	58 39	Select: Risa, 1975-1982
R and S, 1943-1981 Ret, Etienne Russell, Ethel Bordon Santiago, Ed Shepley, Mrs. P. R. (Lili) Sikelianos, Eva Smith, Tony Sottsass, Ettore Steindecker, Oliver Steiner, Lisl Sterne, Hedda Stevens, Peter Jellen Storey, Ala Swartz, Clementa M.	40 51	Select: R and S, 1943-1981 Scope and Contents note Ret, EtienneRussell, Ethel BordonSantiago, EdShepley, Mrs. P. R. (Lili)Sikelianos, EvaSmith, Tony Sottsass, EttoreSteindecker, OliverSteiner, LislSterne, HeddaStevens, Peter JellenStorey, AlaSwartz, Clementa M.
S, 1941-1980 Schnackenberg, Henry; Sides, Alfredo; Steinberg, Saul; Strohl, Audrey; Stroud, Agnes; Swales, Terry	58 40	Select: S, 1941-1980 Scope and Contents Schnackenberg, Henry; Sides, Alfredo; Steinberg, Saul; Strohl, Audrey; Stroud, Agnes; Swales, Terry
Seid, Dui, circa 1974-1975	40 53	Select: Seid, Dui, circa 1974-1975
Smith, Tony and Jane, circa 1954-1981	58 41	Select: Smith, Tony and Jane, circa 1954-1981
Sterne, Hedda, circa 1944-circa 1951	58 42	Select: Sterne, Hedda, circa 1944-circa 1951
Sterne, Hedda, 1954-circa 1977 Last item in folder (1977 letter) may not be Hedda Sterne; photo is a duplicate of one in Marjorie Liebman folder, with annotations "with Richard Francis in Maine."	58 43	Select: Sterne, Hedda, 1954-circa 1977 Scope and Contents Last item in folder (1977 letter) may not be Hedda Sterne; photo is a duplicate of one in Marjorie Liebman folder, with annotations "with Richard Francis in Maine."
T, circa 1961-1975 Taylor, Benjamin de Brie Taylor, Marie Carr Thompson, Lynne Toland, Mrs. Owen Jones Tryggvadottir, Nina Tumarkin, Igael	40 54	Select: T, circa 1961-1975 Scope and Contents note Taylor, Benjamin de BrieTaylor, Marie CarrThompson, LynneToland, Mrs. Owen JonesTryggvadottir, NinaTumarkin, Igael
T: T. -Ti, 1968-1982 Includes: Taylor, Benjamin de Brie; Taylor, Marie Carr; Taylor, Paul; Thaxter, Helen; Tilton, Connie; Tippet, Bruce; Tisato, Orlando	58 44	Select: T: T. -Ti, 1968-1982 Scope and Contents Includes: Taylor, Benjamin de Brie; Taylor, Marie Carr; Taylor, Paul; Thaxter, Helen; Tilton, Connie; Tippet, Bruce; Tisato, Orlando
T: To-Tu, 1939-1976 Includes: Tomkins, Richman; Tonetti, Mary S.; Tucker, Marie; Tucker, Pat; Turnakin; Turner, Helen	58 45	Select: T: To-Tu, 1939-1976 Scope and Contents Includes: Tomkins, Richman; Tonetti, Mary S.; Tucker, Marie; Tucker, Pat; Turnakin; Turner, Helen
V, General, 1949-1979 Valente, Barbara; Vance, Sheldon; Vanrusca, Frank; Vicente; Esteban	58 46	Select: V, General, 1949-1979 Scope and Contents Valente, Barbara; Vance, Sheldon; Vanrusca, Frank; Vicente; Esteban
Van Scriver, Strelsa, 1942-1963 Includes 1942 photo of Parsons with unidentified woman	59 1	Select: Van Scriver, Strelsa, 1942-1963 Scope and Contents Includes 1942 photo of Parsons with unidentified woman
V, W, and Z, circa 1956-1982 Valente, Barbara Valmarsus, Pablo and Rene Vanruska, Frank Van Scriver, Strelsa W., Jack Warner, Sylvia Townsend West, Saul and Peggy Weyschmid, Rita Zito, Abby	41 1	Select: V, W, and Z, circa 1956-1982 Scope and Contents note Valente, BarbaraValmarsus, Pablo and ReneVanruska, FrankVan Scriver, StrelsaW., JackWarner, Sylvia TownsendWest, Saul and PeggyWeyschmid, RitaZito, Abby
W: W.-We, 1958-1970 Includes: Walker, Syliva Townsend; Watkins, Mary; West, Peggy	59 2	Select: W: W.-We, 1958-1970 Scope and Contents Includes: Walker, Syliva Townsend; Watkins, Mary; West, Peggy
W: Wh-Wo, 1964-1980 Includes: Williams, Johanna; Winslow, Natalie; Wisseman, John and Nancy; Woodcock, Patricia	59 3	Select: W: Wh-Wo, 1964-1980 Scope and Contents Includes: Williams, Johanna; Winslow, Natalie; Wisseman, John and Nancy; Woodcock, Patricia
Willis, Pat, 1941-1950	59 4	Select: Willis, Pat, 1941-1950
Willis, Pat, 1951-1968	59 5	Select: Willis, Pat, 1951-1968
Witzel, Annie Laurie, 1960s-1970s	59 6	Select: Witzel, Annie Laurie, 1960s-1970s
Y-Z, 1964, 1981 Young, J; Zuka	59 7	Select: Y-Z, 1964, 1981 Scope and Contents Young, J; Zuka
Condolences on Death of Sister Emily, 1963 Alphabetical by correspondent	59 8	Select: Condolences on Death of Sister Emily, 1963 Scope and Contents Alphabetical by correspondent
First Names Only: A-C, 1944-circa 1960s	59 9	Select: First Names Only: A-C, 1944-circa 1960s
First Names Only, D-L, 1933-1970s	59 10	Select: First Names Only, D-L, 1933-1970s
First Names Only, M-P, circa 1932-1970s	59 11	Select: First Names Only, M-P, circa 1932-1970s
First Names Only, R-T, 1926-circa 1970s	59 12	Select: First Names Only, R-T, 1926-circa 1970s
Unidentified and Illegible, 1930s-1970s	59 13	Select: Unidentified and Illegible, 1930s-1970s
Unidentified, circa 1932-1981	41 2	Select: Unidentified, circa 1932-1981
Third Party, circa 1937-1983	41 3	Select: Third Party, circa 1937-1983
Christmas Cards, circa 1960-1977 (5 folders)	41 4-8	Select: Christmas Cards, circa 1960-1977 (5 folders)
Christmas Cards and Other Correspondence with Artwork		Select: Christmas Cards and Other Correspondence with Artwork
Artists A-B, circa 1960s-circa 1970s	59 15	Select: Artists A-B, circa 1960s-circa 1970s
Artists C-F, circa 1960s-circa 1970s	59 16	Select: Artists C-F, circa 1960s-circa 1970s
Artists G, circa 1960s-circa 1970s	59 17	Select: Artists G, circa 1960s-circa 1970s
Artists H, circa 1960s-1982	59 18	Select: Artists H, circa 1960s-1982
Artists, I-K, circa 1960s-circa 1980s	59 19	Select: Artists, I-K, circa 1960s-circa 1980s
Artists, L, 1955-1981	59 20	Select: Artists, L, 1955-1981
Artists, M, 1947-circa 1970s	59 21	Select: Artists, M, 1947-circa 1970s
Artists, O-P, circa 1955-1980	59 22	Select: Artists, O-P, circa 1955-1980
Artists, R-S, 1955-circa 1970s	59 23	Select: Artists, R-S, 1955-circa 1970s
Artists, S, 1950-1980	59 24	Select: Artists, S, 1950-1980
Artists, T, circa 1965-1982	59 25	Select: Artists, T, circa 1965-1982
Artists, T, circa 1960s-1982	59 26	Select: Artists, T, circa 1960s-1982
Artists, V-Z, circa 1945-1980	59 27	Select: Artists, V-Z, circa 1945-1980
Artists, Oversized A-Z and Unidentified/Illegible, circa 1940s-circa 1982 Oversized material housed in OV 62	59 28	Select: Artists, Oversized A-Z and Unidentified/Illegible, circa 1940s-circa 1982 Scope and Contents Oversized material housed in OV 62
Artists, Unidentified/Illegible, circa 1940s-circa 1982	59 29	Select: Artists, Unidentified/Illegible, circa 1940s-circa 1982
Artists, Unidentified/Illegible, circa 1940s-circa 1982	59 30	Select: Artists, Unidentified/Illegible, circa 1940s-circa 1982
Artists, Unidentified/Illegible, circa 1940s-circa 1982	59 31	Select: Artists, Unidentified/Illegible, circa 1940s-circa 1982
Oversized Christmas Cards and Other Correspondence with Artwork, Artists A-Z and Unidentified/Illegible from Box 59, Folders 15-28	OV 66 2	Select: Oversized Christmas Cards and Other Correspondence with Artwork, Artists A-Z and Unidentified/Illegible from Box 59, Folders 15-28
Postcards, circa 1930-1959	41 9	Select: Postcards, circa 1930-1959
Postcards, circa 1960-1969	41 10	Select: Postcards, circa 1960-1969
Postcards, circa 1970-1979	41 11	Select: Postcards, circa 1970-1979
Postcards, 1980-1982	41 12	Select: Postcards, 1980-1982
Postcards, undated	41 13	Select: Postcards, undated
Postcards, First Names, A-L, circa 1964-circa 1979	59 32	Select: Postcards, First Names, A-L, circa 1964-circa 1979
Postcards, First Names, M-W, circa 1967-circa 1981	59 33	Select: Postcards, First Names, M-W, circa 1967-circa 1981
Postcards, Surnames A-V, circa 1969-circa 1971 includes postcards from Henry Koehler, Annalee and Barnett Newman, Kenzo Okada, Frank Sherman, and Bill Taggart	59 34	Select: Postcards, Surnames A-V, circa 1969-circa 1971 Scope and Contents includes postcards from Henry Koehler, Annalee and Barnett Newman, Kenzo Okada, Frank Sherman, and Bill Taggart
Postcards Unidentified/Illegible, 1960s-1970s	59 35	Select: Postcards Unidentified/Illegible, 1960s-1970s
Telegrams, 1929-1971	41 14	Select: Telegrams, 1929-1971
Telegrams, 1963	59 14	Select: Telegrams, 1963

7.3.2: Chronological Correspondence, circa 1938-1983

These files reflect how deeply Parsons's life was intertwined with the gallery as correspondence with dealers, museum directors, researchers, collectors, arts organizations, gallery staff, and artists predominate in this subseries, although letters from friends are scattered throughout. Letters address a variety of topics including requests for Parsons to be a jurist for juried exhibitions, exhibitions and sales of her own art work, references for artists, requests for interviews, questions from researchers, and communications from gallery staff. Letters from Jock Truman, include his original cover letter (1961) and updates concerning gallery business (1964, 1966-1968, and 1972).

Letters from Parsons include a letter of introduction for her former husband Schuyler Parsons to Peggy Guggenheim (1965) and a suggestion to collector Paul Mellon (1976) that Barnett Newman's Stations of the Cross belongs in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.. Parsons response to a researcher (1979) provides her insights concerning the early history of the gallery and her connection with the Abstract Expressionists. Other significant correspondents include Ossip Zadkine (1956), Jacqueline Monnier (1978 and 1982), and Judith Rothschild (1980). Finally, letters that post-date Parsons death in July, 1982 include condolence letters to gallery staff and correspondence between Jack Tilton, her former assistant at the gallery and William Rayner, her nephew and the executer of her estate, to establish prices for her art work.

Description	Container
Correspondence, circa 1950s-circa 1970s	59 36	Select: Correspondence, circa 1950s-circa 1970s
Correspondence, 1938-1949	41 15	Select: Correspondence, 1938-1949
Correspondence, 1940-1951	59 37	Select: Correspondence, 1940-1951
Correspondence, 1950-1953	41 16	Select: Correspondence, 1950-1953
Correspondence, 1954-1956	41 17	Select: Correspondence, 1954-1956
Correspondence, 1956-1969	59 38	Select: Correspondence, 1956-1969
Correspondence, 1957-1960	41 18	Select: Correspondence, 1957-1960
Correspondence, 1961-1962	41 19	Select: Correspondence, 1961-1962
Correspondence, 1963	41 20	Select: Correspondence, 1963
Correspondence, 1964	41 21	Select: Correspondence, 1964
Correspondence, 1965	41 22	Select: Correspondence, 1965
Correspondence, 1966	41 23	Select: Correspondence, 1966
Correspondence, 1967-1969	41 24	Select: Correspondence, 1967-1969
Correspondence, 1970-1974	41 25	Select: Correspondence, 1970-1974
Correspondence, 1971-1975	59 39	Select: Correspondence, 1971-1975
Correspondence, 1975-1977	41 26	Select: Correspondence, 1975-1977
Correspondence, 1976-1979	59 40	Select: Correspondence, 1976-1979
Correspondence, 1978	41 27	Select: Correspondence, 1978
Correspondence, 1979 (2 folders)	41 28-29	Select: Correspondence, 1979 (2 folders)
Correspondence, 1980	41 30	Select: Correspondence, 1980
Correspondence, 1980-1982	59 41	Select: Correspondence, 1980-1982
Correspondence, 1981 (2 folders)	41 31-32	Select: Correspondence, 1981 (2 folders)
Correspondence, 1982	41 33	Select: Correspondence, 1982
Correspondence, 1983	41 34	Select: Correspondence, 1983
Correspondence, undated	41 35	Select: Correspondence, undated

7.3.3: Travel Correspondence and Documentation, 1933, 1957-1981

This subseries documents travel undertaken by Parsons in the United States and abroad, including trips to Europe, Japan, Russia, Poland, and Zaire. Records document travel arrangements and itineraries, and include letters from gallery employees to Parsons informing her of goings-on at the gallery during her absences. There is a group photo, including Parsons, from her 1958 trip to Japan. The folder recording her trip to Turkey folder includes a draft of a letter written by Parsons after she received the news of Barnett Newman's death, and a note to Ellsworth Kelly. The files on her 1976 trip to England and Ireland document an exhibition of her work at the David Hendriks Gallery in August 1976, and a Theo McNab exhibition, presented by David Hendriks at the Cork Arts Society Gallery and opened by Parsons. Records include lists of artwork, correspondence, press coverage, and photographs, including two photos of Parsons with McNab and Hendriks. Also found in these records is correspondence with artist Maria Gooding, whom Parsons visited during the trip, regarding plans for an exhibition of Gooding's work in 1977 at Betty Parsons Gallery. Gooding's correspondence encloses photos of Parsons

Description	Container
Boat Passage Receipt, 1933	59 42	Select: Boat Passage Receipt, 1933
Japan, 1957-1958	59 43	Select: Japan, 1957-1958
Europe, 1963	59 44	Select: Europe, 1963
Europe, 1964 Includes a letter from Ellsworth Kelly about his decision to leave the gallery.	59 45	Select: Europe, 1964 Scope and Contents Includes a letter from Ellsworth Kelly about his decision to leave the gallery.
United States, 1965	60 1	Select: United States, 1965
Russia and Poland, 1965-1966	60 2	Select: Russia and Poland, 1965-1966
Russia and Poland, 1966	60 3	Select: Russia and Poland, 1966
Trips, Various, 1966-1968	60 4	Select: Trips, Various, 1966-1968
Turkey, 1969-1970	60 5	Select: Turkey, 1969-1970
Europe, 1969-1971	60 6	Select: Europe, 1969-1971
International Association of Art Critics, Zaire, 1972-1974	60 7	Select: International Association of Art Critics, Zaire, 1972-1974
United States, 1973 Includes a letter from Agnes Martin and 2 photos of Martin's home near Cuba, New Mexico, one with Martin standing out front	60 8	Select: United States, 1973 Scope and Contents Includes a letter from Agnes Martin and 2 photos of Martin's home near Cuba, New Mexico, one with Martin standing out front
France, 1976	60 9	Select: France, 1976
England and Ireland, 1976	60 10	Select: England and Ireland, 1976
England and Ireland, 1976	60 11	Select: England and Ireland, 1976
England and Ireland, 1976	60 12	Select: England and Ireland, 1976
Gooding, Maria, 1979	60 13	Select: Gooding, Maria, 1979
Denmark, 1977	60 14	Select: Denmark, 1977
Miscellaneous Domestic Travel Itineraries, 1976, 1981	60 15	Select: Miscellaneous Domestic Travel Itineraries, 1976, 1981

7.4: Pocket Diaries and Notebooks, 1928-1982

Files primarily consist of small Smythson leather pocket diaries in which Parsons noted lunch and dinner engagements, openings, and other appointments, thereby providing a sense of her daily activities. As with Parsons's life, personal and gallery life are intertwined in the pages. Frequently the endpapers were used to note names, address and phone numbers. The diaries span from 1933-1981, although they do not represent a complete run. The series also includes several address books and four engagement calendars.

Three notebooks from the 1960s appear to relate to gallery business as they contain references, to artists, works of art, and museums. The 1980-1982 notebook contains handwritten drafts of correspondence; most of the notebook pages are left blank. There are also journal notes from 1928 and 1953.

Description	Container
Address Books, circa 1933-1978	41 36	Select: Address Books, circa 1933-1978
Address Books, circa 1940s-circa 1970s	60 16	Select: Address Books, circa 1940s-circa 1970s
Pocket Diaries, 1933-1936	41 37	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1933-1936
Pocket Diary, 1937	41 38	Select: Pocket Diary, 1937
Pocket Diaries, 1937-1938	41 39	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1937-1938
Pocket Diaries, 1939-1941	42 1	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1939-1941
Pocket Diaries, 1942-1943	42 2	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1942-1943
Pocket Diaries, 1948-1949	42 3	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1948-1949
Pocket Diaries, 1950, 1957, 1958	60 17	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1950, 1957, 1958
Pocket Diaries, 1960-1961	42 4	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1960-1961
Pocket Diaries, 1962	42 5	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1962
Pocket Diaries, 1963-1964	42 6	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1963-1964
Pocket Diaries, 1965-1966	42 7	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1965-1966
Pocket Diaries, 1967-1969	42 8	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1967-1969
Pocket Diaries, 1970-1971	42 9	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1970-1971
Pocket Diaries, 1972-1973	42 10	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1972-1973
Pocket Diaries, 1974-1975	42 11	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1974-1975
Pocket Diaries, 1976-1977	42 12	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1976-1977
Pocket Diaries, 1978-1980	42 13	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1978-1980
Pocket Diary, 1979	60 18	Select: Pocket Diary, 1979
Pocket Diaries, 1981	42 14	Select: Pocket Diaries, 1981
Engagement Calendar, 1962	60 19	Select: Engagement Calendar, 1962
Engagement Calendar, 1970	42 15	Select: Engagement Calendar, 1970
Engagement Calendar, 1979	42 16	Select: Engagement Calendar, 1979
Engagement Calendar, 1980	42 17	Select: Engagement Calendar, 1980
Notebook, 1961	42 18	Select: Notebook, 1961
Notebook, possibly 1965	42 19	Select: Notebook, possibly 1965
Notebook, 1980-1982	42 20	Select: Notebook, 1980-1982
Journal Notes, 1928	60 20	Select: Journal Notes, 1928
Journal Notes, 1953	60 21	Select: Journal Notes, 1953

7.5: Annotated Sketchbooks, 1922-1981

According to biographical accounts, Betty Parsons was an avid sketcher, having acquired the habit dating from her studies with the English artist Arthur Lindsay in the 1930s. This subseries includes forty-eight of her sketchbooks of varying sizes, many of which are annotated with diary entries and other notes, such as 1951 notes for her WNYC Radio Arts Festival Interview, a transcript of which can be found in 7.2: Biographical Materials, as well as records of trips with Aline Porter and family, Agnes Martin, and others. The sketchbooks contain abstract, landscape, and figurative drawings and paintings in ink, felt tip marker, gouache, pencil, and other media.

Also found are two notebooks containing dress patterns by Parsons, and some loose sketches and other artwork by unidentified artists. Some of the sketches may be by Parsons.

Description	Container
Sketchbooks, circa 1920s-circa 1930s	60 22	Select: Sketchbooks, circa 1920s-circa 1930s
Sketchbooks, 1930	60 23	Select: Sketchbooks, 1930
Sketchbook, 1933	60 24	Select: Sketchbook, 1933
Sketchbook, 1935	60 25	Select: Sketchbook, 1935
Sketchbook, circa 1940s	60 26	Select: Sketchbook, circa 1940s
Sketchbook, 1948	60 27	Select: Sketchbook, 1948
Sketchbook, 1948	60 28	Select: Sketchbook, 1948
Sketchbook, 1950	60 29	Select: Sketchbook, 1950
Sketchbooks, 1950	60 30	Select: Sketchbooks, 1950
Sketchbook, 1951	42 21	Select: Sketchbook, 1951
Sketchbook, 1951	60 31	Select: Sketchbook, 1951
Sketchbook, 1951	60 32	Select: Sketchbook, 1951
Sketchbook, 1952	60 33	Select: Sketchbook, 1952
Sketchbook, 1953	60 34	Select: Sketchbook, 1953
Sketchbook, 1953	61 1	Select: Sketchbook, 1953
Sketchbook, 1953	61 2	Select: Sketchbook, 1953
Sketchbook, 1954	61 3	Select: Sketchbook, 1954
Sketchbooks, 1954	61 4	Select: Sketchbooks, 1954
Sketchbook, 1955	61 5	Select: Sketchbook, 1955
Sketchbook, 1955	61 6	Select: Sketchbook, 1955
Sketchbooks, 1958	61 7	Select: Sketchbooks, 1958
Sketchbooks, 1959	61 8	Select: Sketchbooks, 1959
Sketchbook, 1960	61 9	Select: Sketchbook, 1960
Sketchbook, 1961	61 10	Select: Sketchbook, 1961
Sketchbooks, 1966, 1968	61 11	Select: Sketchbooks, 1966, 1968
Sketchbook, 1967	42 22	Select: Sketchbook, 1967
Sketchbook, 1969	42 23	Select: Sketchbook, 1969
Sketchbooks, 1969	61 12	Select: Sketchbooks, 1969
Sketchbook, 1970	61 13	Select: Sketchbook, 1970
Sketchbooks, 1970	61 14	Select: Sketchbooks, 1970
Sketchbook, 1971-1972	61 15	Select: Sketchbook, 1971-1972
Sketchbook, 1972	61 16	Select: Sketchbook, 1972
Sketchbook, 1972	62 1	Select: Sketchbook, 1972
Sketchbook, 1973-1974	62 2	Select: Sketchbook, 1973-1974
Sketchbook, 1975	62 3	Select: Sketchbook, 1975
Sketchbooks, 1976	62 4	Select: Sketchbooks, 1976
Sketchbook, 1976-1977	62 5	Select: Sketchbook, 1976-1977
Sketchbook, 1977	62 6	Select: Sketchbook, 1977
Sketchbook, 1979	62 7	Select: Sketchbook, 1979
Sketchbook, 1981	62 8	Select: Sketchbook, 1981
Dress Patterns, 1922	62 9	Select: Dress Patterns, 1922
Dress Patterns, 1922	62 10	Select: Dress Patterns, 1922
Loose Sketches by Parsons and Others/Unidentified, undated	62 11	Select: Loose Sketches by Parsons and Others/Unidentified, undated
Loose Sketches by Parsons and Others/Unidentified, undated	62 12	Select: Loose Sketches by Parsons and Others/Unidentified, undated
Loose Sketches by Parsons and Others/Unidentified, 1934, 1939, 1954	62 13	Select: Loose Sketches by Parsons and Others/Unidentified, 1934, 1939, 1954
"Sketchbook" Compilation of Photocopies from Parsons's Sketchbooks, Women's Interart Center, undated	62 14	Select: "Sketchbook" Compilation of Photocopies from Parsons's Sketchbooks, Women's Interart Center, undated
Artwork by Others, undated, 1940	62 15	Select: Artwork by Others, undated, 1940

7.6: Writings, circa 1930-1981

7.6.1: Writings by Parsons, circa 1930-1981

Writings by Parsons include poems and statements written about various artists which were often used in announcements and catalogs for exhibitions at the gallery. Also found here are miscellaneous writings and fragments expressing or representing the formation of Parsons's ideas about art and life.

Description	Container
Poems, circa 1930s-circa 1980s	62 16	Select: Poems, circa 1930s-circa 1980s
Poems, circa 1950s-circa 1980s	62 17	Select: Poems, circa 1950s-circa 1980s
Poems, 1979-1980	62 18	Select: Poems, 1979-1980
Poems and Statements About Artists, 1960s-1980s	62 19	Select: Poems and Statements About Artists, 1960s-1980s
Poems and Statements About Artists, 1960s-1980s	62 20	Select: Poems and Statements About Artists, 1960s-1980s
Poems and Miscellaneous Writings, circa 1930s-circa 1980s	62 21	Select: Poems and Miscellaneous Writings, circa 1930s-circa 1980s
Poems and Miscellaneous Writings, circa 1930s-circa 1980s	62 22	Select: Poems and Miscellaneous Writings, circa 1930s-circa 1980s
Poems and Miscellaneous Writings, 1933-1969	62 23	Select: Poems and Miscellaneous Writings, 1933-1969
Poems and Miscellaneous Writings, 1972-1981	62 24	Select: Poems and Miscellaneous Writings, 1972-1981
Notes and Fragments, undated	62 25	Select: Notes and Fragments, undated

7.6.2: Writings by Others, circa 1930-1981

Found here are articles, poems, essays, and unpublished manuscripts mostly about Parsons and the Betty Parsons Gallery, including a typescript for an unpublished monograph, "An American Gallery," written by art critic Lawrence Alloway. Related correspondence can be found in the Alloway folders in the Betty Parsons Papers Correspondence files. Also included is a proposal for a documentary film about Betty Parsons titled "Keeper of the Treasure"; it does not appear that this project was realized. Other writings are related to art, dance, and poetry, including a notebook of poems by Parsons Gallery artist, Dorothy Sturm. Two folders of material relate to Lee Hall's biography of Parsons.

Files are arranged by alphabetically by author, followed by one file of miscellaneous essays and poems.

7.7: Printed Materials, circa 1920-1991

Printed Material includes catalogs and announcements for exhibitions at Betty Parsons Gallery and other galleries, offsets of articles, magazines, clippings from newspapers and magazines.

Announcements and catalogs files include printed material from the Wakefield Gallery, Mortimer Brandt Gallery, Betty Parsons Gallery, as well as other galleries. Much of this material is duplicated in other series including Artists Files and Other Gallery Records.

The bulk of magazine and newspaper clippings feature Betty Parsons in her role as artist, art dealer, or collector. The file of the 1967 House and Garden feature on her Long Island Studio includes photographs, some of which appear to have been used in the article. This subseries also includes clippings on artists, particularly those whom Parsons represented, general art and architecture files, files of clippings and cartoons on miscellaneous subjects, presumably of interest to Parsons, and a video recording about the I Ching.

7.8: Records About Betty Parsons's Art Work, circa 1920s-1983

These files chronicle Betty Parsons's artistic career through announcements, catalogs, correspondence, inventories, price lists, sales invoices, loan forms and photographs. The majority of photographs are reproductions of works of art, although installation shots are scattered throughout.

7.9: Betty Parsons's Private Collection, circa 1950s-1983

This subseries documents Betty Parsons's personal art collection through inventories, correspondence, clippings, photographs, loan agreements, sales and purchase invoices, and photographs of artwork.

Institutions and museums often requested loans from Parsons' personal collection for exhibitions. Exhibition files consist of announcements, catalogs, correspondence, and clippings. Additionally Parsons' gave works of art from her collection to institutions and museums and these gifts are recorded in the "Gifts of work" files. Some of the documents in this subseries document appraisals of the collection following Parsons' death in 1982

7.10: Personal Financial Records, 1923-1982

Records in this extensive subseries provide insights into Parsons's personal financial affair documenting her investments, banking accounts, family estates (including her own will and testament) and real estate holdings. Since her work as an art dealer was her primary source of income, financial information relevant to the Betty Parsons Gallery can be found within her personal tax records.

7.10.1: Family Financial Papers, 1923-1979

Description	Container
Betty Parsons's Divorce Papers, 1923, 1933	64 15	Select: Betty Parsons's Divorce Papers, 1923, 1933
Betty Parsons' Last Will and Testament, 1975-1979	45 25	Select: Betty Parsons' Last Will and Testament, 1975-1979
Estates of Miles Family (Parsons's aunt and uncle), 1946	64 16	Select: Estates of Miles Family (Parsons's aunt and uncle), 1946
Estate of J. Fred Pierson, 1955-1961	45 26	Select: Estate of J. Fred Pierson, 1955-1961
Estate of James R. Pierson, 1975-1979	45 27	Select: Estate of James R. Pierson, 1975-1979
Estate of James R. Pierson, 1952-1960	64 17	Select: Estate of James R. Pierson, 1952-1960
Miscellaneous Pierson Family Estate Papers, 1934, 1962	64 18	Select: Miscellaneous Pierson Family Estate Papers, 1934, 1962
Miscellaneous Pierson Family Estate Papers, 1948-1959	45 28	Select: Miscellaneous Pierson Family Estate Papers, 1948-1959
Estate of Emily P. Rayner, 1963-1977 (2 folders)	45 29-30	Select: Estate of Emily P. Rayner, 1963-1977 (2 folders)
Estate of Emily P. Rayner, 1958, 1964	64 19	Select: Estate of Emily P. Rayner, 1958, 1964
Other Money Willed to Betty Parsons, 1953-1957	64 20	Select: Other Money Willed to Betty Parsons, 1953-1957

7.10.2: Real Estate Records, 1943-1982

Description	Container
Miscellaneous Real Estate Documents, 1958-1975	45 31	Select: Miscellaneous Real Estate Documents, 1958-1975
Artists Acres, Englewood, Fla., circa 1951-1966	45 32	Select: Artists Acres, Englewood, Fla., circa 1951-1966
House in Sheepscott, Maine, circa 1973-1981 (4 Folders)	45 33-36	Select: House in Sheepscott, Maine, circa 1973-1981 (4 Folders)
House in St. Maartens, Netherlands Antilles, circa 1968-1982 (9 Folders)	45 37-45	Select: House in St. Maartens, Netherlands Antilles, circa 1968-1982 (9 Folders)
Land Near Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1957-1961	64 21	Select: Land Near Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1957-1961
Leases/Rent Agreements, 1943	64 22	Select: Leases/Rent Agreements, 1943
St. Maartens, Netherlands Antilles, House Plans, circa 1962-1966 (3 Folders)	45 46-48	Select: St. Maartens, Netherlands Antilles, House Plans, circa 1962-1966 (3 Folders)
St. Maartens, Netherlands Antilles, Landowners Association, circa 1961-1981 (4 Folders)	46 1-4	Select: St. Maartens, Netherlands Antilles, Landowners Association, circa 1961-1981 (4 Folders)

7.10.3: Investments and Securities, 1923-1982

7.10.4: Tax Records, circa 1940-1979

7.10.5: Banking Records, 1953-1982

Description	Container
Bank Correspondence, 1961-1982	48 5	Select: Bank Correspondence, 1961-1982
Citibank (formerly First National City Bank), 1966-1979 (17 Folders)	48 6-22	Select: Citibank (formerly First National City Bank), 1966-1979 (17 Folders)
Citibank (formerly First National City Bank), 1966-1979 (13 Folders)	49 1-13	Select: Citibank (formerly First National City Bank), 1966-1979 (13 Folders)
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, 1953-1980 (13 Folders)	49 14-26	Select: Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, 1953-1980 (13 Folders)
North Fork Bank and Trust, 1963-1979 (4 Folders)	49 27-30	Select: North Fork Bank and Trust, 1963-1979 (4 Folders)
North Fork Bank and Trust, 1963-1979 (10 Folders)	50 1-10	Select: North Fork Bank and Trust, 1963-1979 (10 Folders)
Windward Islands Bank, circa 1973-1982 (4 Folders)	50 11-14	Select: Windward Islands Bank, circa 1973-1982 (4 Folders)

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Series 7: Betty Parsons Personal Papers , 1916-1991

21 Linear feet

Boxes 38-51, 56-64, OVs 65-67

7.1: Early Curatorial Files, circa 1940-1958

7.1.1: Wakefield Gallery, circa 1939-1944

7.1.2: Mortimer Brandt Gallery, circa 1944-1958

7.2: Biographical Material, 1916-1982

7.3: Correspondence, 1922-1983

7.3.1: General Correspondence, 1922-1983

7.3.2: Chronological Correspondence, circa 1938-1983

7.3.3: Travel Correspondence and Documentation, 1933, 1957-1981

7.4: Pocket Diaries and Notebooks, 1928-1982

7.5: Annotated Sketchbooks, 1922-1981

7.6: Writings, circa 1930-1981

7.6.1: Writings by Parsons, circa 1930-1981

7.6.2: Writings by Others, circa 1930-1981

7.7: Printed Materials, circa 1920-1991

7.8: Records About Betty Parsons's Art Work, circa 1920s-1983

7.9: Betty Parsons's Private Collection, circa 1950s-1983

7.10: Personal Financial Records, 1923-1982

7.10.1: Family Financial Papers, 1923-1979

7.10.2: Real Estate Records, 1943-1982

7.10.3: Investments and Securities, 1923-1982

7.10.4: Tax Records, circa 1940-1979

7.10.5: Banking Records, 1953-1982

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Description	Container
Agreement with Midtown Galleries, 1935	64 1	Select: Agreement with Midtown Galleries, 1935
Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1927-1982	43 29	Select: Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1927-1982
Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1927-circa 1982	64 2	Select: Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1927-circa 1982
Announcements and Catalogs, 1938-1970s	64 3	Select: Announcements and Catalogs, 1938-1970s
Announcements and Catalogs, 1970s	64 4	Select: Announcements and Catalogs, 1970s
Announcements and Catalogs, 1980-1981	64 5	Select: Announcements and Catalogs, 1980-1981
Exhibition files		Select: Exhibition files
General Exhibitions, circa 1927-1956	43 30	Select: General Exhibitions, circa 1927-1956
General Exhibitions, circa 1957-1969	43 31	Select: General Exhibitions, circa 1957-1969
General Exhibitions, 1970-1979	43 32	Select: General Exhibitions, 1970-1979
New Arts Gallery (1963: Atlanta, Ga.), 1962-1965	43 33	Select: New Arts Gallery (1963: Atlanta, Ga.), 1962-1965
Miami Museum of Modern Art (1963), circa 1962-1963	43 34	Select: Miami Museum of Modern Art (1963), circa 1962-1963
New Gallery (1966: Bennington College, Vt.), 1965-1966	43 35	Select: New Gallery (1966: Bennington College, Vt.), 1965-1966
Gallery Seven (1967: Boston, Mass.), 1967	43 36	Select: Gallery Seven (1967: Boston, Mass.), 1967
Grand Central Moderns (1967: New York, N.Y.), 1966-1967	43 37	Select: Grand Central Moderns (1967: New York, N.Y.), 1966-1967
Whitechapel Gallery (1968: London, England), 1965-1969 (4 folders)	44 1-4	Select: Whitechapel Gallery (1968: London, England), 1965-1969 (4 folders)
Studio Gallery (1971: Washington, D.C.), 1971-1972 (2 folders)	44 5-6	Select: Studio Gallery (1971: Washington, D.C.), 1971-1972 (2 folders)
College Art Gallery (1972: Drew University, Madison, N.J.), 1971-1972	44 7	Select: College Art Gallery (1972: Drew University, Madison, N.J.), 1971-1972
College Art Gallery (1972: Drew University, Madison, N.J.), 1971-1972	64 6	Select: College Art Gallery (1972: Drew University, Madison, N.J.), 1971-1972
A.M. Sachs Gallery (1972: New York, N.Y.), 1972	44 8	Select: A.M. Sachs Gallery (1972: New York, N.Y.), 1972
Studio Gallery (1973: Washington, D.C.), 1972-1975	44 9	Select: Studio Gallery (1973: Washington, D.C.), 1972-1975
Montclair Art Museum (1974: Montclair, N.J.), circa 1974 (3 folders)	44 10-12	Select: Montclair Art Museum (1974: Montclair, N.J.), circa 1974 (3 folders)
Studio Gallery (1975: Washington, D.C.), 1975 (2 folders)	44 13	Select: Studio Gallery (1975: Washington, D.C.), 1975 (2 folders)
Benson Gallery (1975: Bridgehampton, N.Y.), 1974-1975	44 14	Select: Benson Gallery (1975: Bridgehampton, N.Y.), 1974-1975
Circanou Galleries (1976: Des Moines, Iowa), 1975 Exhibition was cancelled.	44 15	Select: Circanou Galleries (1976: Des Moines, Iowa), 1975 Scope and Contents note Exhibition was cancelled.
David Hendricks Gallery (1976: Dublin,Ireland), 1976	44 16	Select: David Hendricks Gallery (1976: Dublin,Ireland), 1976
Louise Himelfarb Gallery (1977: Water Mill,N.Y.), 1977	44 17	Select: Louise Himelfarb Gallery (1977: Water Mill,N.Y.), 1977
Louise Himmelfarb Gallery (1977: Water Mill, N. Y.), 1977	64 7	Select: Louise Himmelfarb Gallery (1977: Water Mill, N. Y.), 1977
Barnard College (1977: New York, N.Y.), 1977	44 18	Select: Barnard College (1977: New York, N.Y.), 1977
United States Information Service (1978: Tegucilgalpa, Hondoras), 1978	44 19	Select: United States Information Service (1978: Tegucilgalpa, Hondoras), 1978
Heath Gallery (1978: Atlanta,Ga.), 1977-1979	44 20	Select: Heath Gallery (1978: Atlanta,Ga.), 1977-1979
Artists and Poets fo the Hamptons Landscape,Benson Gallery (1978: Bridgehamton, N.Y.), 1978	44 21	Select: Artists and Poets fo the Hamptons Landscape,Benson Gallery (1978: Bridgehamton, N.Y.), 1978
Kornblee/Truman Gallery (1978: New York, N.Y.), 1978-1979	44 22	Select: Kornblee/Truman Gallery (1978: New York, N.Y.), 1978-1979
Paintings and Sculptures by Candidates for Art Awards, American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters (1979: New York, N.Y.), 1977-1979	44 23	Select: Paintings and Sculptures by Candidates for Art Awards, American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters (1979: New York, N.Y.), 1977-1979
Women Artists of Eastern New York, Guild Hall (1979: East Hampton, N.Y.), 1979	44 24	Select: Women Artists of Eastern New York, Guild Hall (1979: East Hampton, N.Y.), 1979
Hoshour Gallery (1979: Albuquerque, New Mexico), 1978-1979	44 25	Select: Hoshour Gallery (1979: Albuquerque, New Mexico), 1978-1979
Marchand-Parson Gallery (1979: Shelter Island, N.Y.), circa 1979	44 26	Select: Marchand-Parson Gallery (1979: Shelter Island, N.Y.), circa 1979
Summit Art Center (1979: Summit, N.J.), 1979	44 27	Select: Summit Art Center (1979: Summit, N.J.), 1979
Zeller Gallery (1979: University Park, Penn.), 1979	44 28	Select: Zeller Gallery (1979: University Park, Penn.), 1979
Fairweather Hardin Gallery (1979: Chicago, Ill.), 1979	44 29	Select: Fairweather Hardin Gallery (1979: Chicago, Ill.), 1979

Description	Container
Miscellaneous, 1955-1956	64 23	Select: Miscellaneous, 1955-1956
Automobile Insurance Policies, circa 1963-1978 (2 folders)	46 5-6	Select: Automobile Insurance Policies, circa 1963-1978 (2 folders)
Miscellaneous Employees Insurance Policies, circa 1960-1974	46 7	Select: Miscellaneous Employees Insurance Policies, circa 1960-1974
Fine Arts Dealers Insurance Policies, 1972-1978	46 8	Select: Fine Arts Dealers Insurance Policies, 1972-1978
Personal Fine Arts Insurance Policies, 1971-1976	46 9	Select: Personal Fine Arts Insurance Policies, 1971-1976
Health and Medicare Insurance Policies, 1962-1966	46 10	Select: Health and Medicare Insurance Policies, 1962-1966
Homeowners Insurance Policies, 1961-1978	46 11	Select: Homeowners Insurance Policies, 1961-1978
Miscellaneous Insurance Policies, 1963-1974	46 12	Select: Miscellaneous Insurance Policies, 1963-1974
Miscellaneous Insurance Policies, 1923-1964	64 24	Select: Miscellaneous Insurance Policies, 1923-1964
Miles Timber Company, 1948-1977 (2 folders)	46 13-14	Select: Miles Timber Company, 1948-1977 (2 folders)
Miles Timber Company Audit Reports, 1951-1962 (2 folders)	46 15-16	Select: Miles Timber Company Audit Reports, 1951-1962 (2 folders)
Ramapo Land Company, 1958-1982	46 17	Select: Ramapo Land Company, 1958-1982
Ramapo Land Company Financial Statements, 1966-1969	46 18	Select: Ramapo Land Company Financial Statements, 1966-1969
Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1969-1970	46 19	Select: Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1969-1970
Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1971-1972	46 20	Select: Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1971-1972
Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1972-1973	46 21	Select: Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1972-1973
Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1977-1978	46 22	Select: Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1977-1978
Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1978-1979	46 23	Select: Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1978-1979
Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1979	46 24	Select: Chemical Bank Investment Statements, 1979
Irving Trust Company, 1959-1967	46 25	Select: Irving Trust Company, 1959-1967
Investment Accounts, 1959-1979 (13 folders)	46 26-38	Select: Investment Accounts, 1959-1979 (13 folders)
Securities Statements, 1969-1975 (3 folders)	46 39-41	Select: Securities Statements, 1969-1975 (3 folders)

Description	Container
Tax Documents (1940-1943), 1941-1944	46 42	Select: Tax Documents (1940-1943), 1941-1944
Tax Documents (1954-1957), 1955-1958	46 43	Select: Tax Documents (1954-1957), 1955-1958
Tax Documents (1958-1959), 1959-1960	46 44	Select: Tax Documents (1958-1959), 1959-1960
Tax Documents (1960-1964), 1960-1965	46 45	Select: Tax Documents (1960-1964), 1960-1965
Tax Documents (1965-1966), 1965-1967	46 46	Select: Tax Documents (1965-1966), 1965-1967
Tax Documents (1967), 1967-1968	46 47	Select: Tax Documents (1967), 1967-1968
Tax Documents (1968), 1968-1970	46 48	Select: Tax Documents (1968), 1968-1970
Tax Documents (1969), 1968-1973	47 1	Select: Tax Documents (1969), 1968-1973
Tax Documents (1970), 1968-1971	47 2	Select: Tax Documents (1970), 1968-1971
Tax Documents (1971), 1971-1973	47 3	Select: Tax Documents (1971), 1971-1973
Tax Documents (1972), 1972-1973	47 4	Select: Tax Documents (1972), 1972-1973
Tax Documents (1973), 1973-1974	47 5	Select: Tax Documents (1973), 1973-1974
Tax Documents (1974), 1974-1975	47 6	Select: Tax Documents (1974), 1974-1975
Tax Documents (1975-1977), 1975-1978	47 7	Select: Tax Documents (1975-1977), 1975-1978
Tax Documents (1979), 1979-1980	47 8	Select: Tax Documents (1979), 1979-1980
Property Taxes, Town of Southold, 1959-1974	47 9	Select: Property Taxes, Town of Southold, 1959-1974
Property Taxes, Town of Esopus, 1968-1973	47 10	Select: Property Taxes, Town of Esopus, 1968-1973
Real Estate Taxes, Sarasota County, 1963-1973	47 11	Select: Real Estate Taxes, Sarasota County, 1963-1973
Social Security, 1965-1974	47 12	Select: Social Security, 1965-1974
Financial Contributions, circa 1960-1978	47 13	Select: Financial Contributions, circa 1960-1978
Miscellaneous Receipts, circa 1958-1979 (23 folders)	47 14-36	Select: Miscellaneous Receipts, circa 1958-1979 (23 folders)
Miscellaneous Receipts, circa 1958-1979 (4 folders)	48 1-4	Select: Miscellaneous Receipts, circa 1958-1979 (4 folders)

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Betty Parsons Gallery records and personal papers, 1916-1991, bulk 1946-1983

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Series 7: Betty Parsons Personal Papers , 1916-1991 21 Linear feet Boxes 38-51, 56-64, OVs 65-67

7.1: Early Curatorial Files, circa 1940-1958

7.1.1: Wakefield Gallery, circa 1939-1944

7.1.2: Mortimer Brandt Gallery, circa 1944-1958

7.2: Biographical Material, 1916-1982

7.3: Correspondence, 1922-1983

7.3.1: General Correspondence, 1922-1983

7.3.2: Chronological Correspondence, circa 1938-1983

7.3.3: Travel Correspondence and Documentation, 1933, 1957-1981

7.4: Pocket Diaries and Notebooks, 1928-1982

7.5: Annotated Sketchbooks, 1922-1981

7.6: Writings, circa 1930-1981

7.6.1: Writings by Parsons, circa 1930-1981

7.6.2: Writings by Others, circa 1930-1981

7.7: Printed Materials, circa 1920-1991

7.8: Records About Betty Parsons's Art Work, circa 1920s-1983

7.9: Betty Parsons's Private Collection, circa 1950s-1983

7.10: Personal Financial Records, 1923-1982

7.10.1: Family Financial Papers, 1923-1979

7.10.2: Real Estate Records, 1943-1982

7.10.3: Investments and Securities, 1923-1982

7.10.4: Tax Records, circa 1940-1979

7.10.5: Banking Records, 1953-1982

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Series 7: Betty Parsons Personal Papers , 1916-1991

21 Linear feet

Boxes 38-51, 56-64, OVs 65-67